Jan 29 2018

Birds On A Branch!!!

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Monday!!!! I had a wonderful weekend stamping with an amazing group of ladies on Saturday Morning, celebrating my Mother In Law’s birthday, and going to IKEA for some baby stuff!!! 🙂 Now it’s back to the work week and fun stamping time! Let’s start with this fun Birds on a Branch card!

I started with a Melon Mambo card base and layered on a piece of Tangerine Tango measuring 4″ x 5-1/4″. Then I took a piece of Whisper White measuring 3-3/4″ x 5″ and stamped all over it. Using Memento Black Ink, I stamped the images from the Bird Banter Stamp Set! Then using the Stampin’ Blends, I colored everything in. I used different color combinations – Rich Razzleberry, Calypso Coral, Old Olive, and Pumpkin Pie!

For the greeting, I added a strip of Painted with Love Designer Series Paper and stamped the greeting on Melon Mambo! I finished off each card with some Enamel Shapes for texture! These cards were super fun, I couldn’t not take a photo of all the different combinations! Enjoy!

Some of the flowers, I did in 2 and 3 tone colors!!! I really had lots of fun! Let’s be honest, when you are coloring this many, you get bored and need to mix it up!

I hope this inspires you with your coloring!!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jan 26 2018

My Mom’s Birthday Card!!!

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday everyone!!! Today, I thought I would share my Mom’s Birthday Card that I made for her!!! I thought this little piggy was just adorable and while the card doesn’t say Happy Birthday on the front, it was the perfect greeting!

It was perfect and she loved it which makes it all amazing!!!

I started with a Whisper White card base. Next, I layered on a piece of Crumb Cake after running it through the Big Shot in the Pinewood Plank Embossing Folder. Now for the focal point of the little piggy! I stamped him…..or her from the The Little Piggy Stamp Set in Memento Black Ink! Using the Stampin’ Blends, I colored it all in. I used Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, and Pool Party. Check out this video for a tutorial on the blending!

After coloring the piggy and all, I layered it onto a piece of Pool Party cardstock and added it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals! Next, I thought that the flower needed a cute center so I added a Clear Epoxy Jewel! Just perfect!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Stamping with a fabulous group of ladies is on my to-do list which makes me happy and my heart full!!!

Don’t forget that Sale-A-Bration is still going on so you can earn a free item for every $50 you spend! Woot Woot! Of course, there is always earning Laura’s Loyal Stampers Stickers and even the January Free Stamp Set of the Month! See you back here on Monday!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Jan 5 2018

Baby Ziggy is a….

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Friday!!! We found out the gender of our Lil Ziggy right before Christmas and shared it with family! Of course I couldn’t forget about all of you. Baby Ziggy is a….

Do you know yet??? I used the Baby Moon Stamp Set and Stampin’ Blends to create this card! The greeting was punched out with the New Scallop Circle Punch from the Occasions Mini Catalog. Then I layered it onto a Pretty Label Punch. Next, I layered this onto Daffodil Delight cardstock and added some Silver Metallic Edge Ribbon around the bottom. This was all layered onto a Melon Mambo card base!!!

Yep, it’s true!!! Little Ziggy is a girl and growing well!! She looks strong and healthy! We are very excited and I was surprised because everyone was guessing Boy and I was convinced!!!

For the inside of the card, I added a piece of Whisper White cardstock (4″ x 5-1/4″). I added some silver washi tape from the Year of Cheer Washi Tape from the Holiday Mini Catalog (retired). The alphabet set I used is also retired (sorry). I used the Sophisticated Serifs Stamp Set. Alphabet Stamp Set are fabulous and those are one thing that I don’t get rid of when they retire! Any alphabet set would work!

I had a lot of fun making this card and it is super special. If you would like to check out a little Video Clip I created from of the first half of the pregnancy, check it out below or click here!!! Give it a thumbs up if you liked it and let me know if you want me to share more about my baby crafting projects!!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Moon Baby Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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Ivory Stampin’ Blends Marker

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Pink Pirouette Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

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Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack

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Pretty Label Punch

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Silver 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon

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Dec 26 2017

Even Pigs Can Fly!!!

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Laura's Stamp Pad

Happy Tuesday!!! This is a technique I have shared before but I have some more fabulous samples to share! The Stampin’ Blends are super fun to color with and easy to get lots of cool shading!! Check out these adorable little pigs….even pigs can fly!

How cute is this little piggy?!?! Adorable! And the best part is that the wings have Wink of Stella on them so the perfect little shine!!! Eeee Thank you, Janet, for this amazing idea! I love what my stampers come up with during Stamp Club!

I started with a Whisper White card base and layered on a piece of Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper (4″ x 5-1/4″). Next, I stamped the images from the This Little Piggy Stamp Set in Memento Black Ink. Then, I colored in the piggy with the Stampin’ Blends. I used Pink Pirouette for the pig, Smoky Slate for the wings and Crumb Cake for the feet!

For the coloring, I always start with the dark Stampin’ Blends Marker and do an outline. Next, I fill in with the Light Stampin’ Blends Marker. Then I go around the overlap edge and swirl in a circular pattern till it blends together. If you stay away from the center, then you will get that light center and darker edges look. Don’t worry this takes a little practice and each one will always come our differently. Also, it’s all based on your preference too!! Just play with it and have fun!

Look at that amazing Wink of Stella on the wings!!! Isn’t it just stunning? I love it!!! After coloring, I layered this piece onto Daffodil Delight. Then I added a little loop of Night of Navy Crinkle Seam Binding to the edge under Stampin’ Dimensionals and added it to the card front!!!

Which little piggy card is your favorite – Happy Piggy or Sparkle Wings? Let me know in the comments below!!! Also, if you would like to see Stampin’ Blends in action, check out this video!

Today, I am sharing one of the new kits from the upcoming Occasions Mini Catalog on my YouTube Channel! You can check out the unboxing and reveal before or click here! Don’t forget to give it a thumbs up if you are excited about this kit as much as I am!

Happy Stampin’

~Laura

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Birds On A Branch!!!

My Mom’s Birthday Card!!!

Baby Ziggy is a….

Even Pigs Can Fly!!!